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    Kid Rock Shows Musical Chops At Fair Gig
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    August 02, 2011

    If someone said I could be any rock star I wanted, I would probably take Sammy Hagar. After attending Wednesday’s Kid Rock concert at the California Mid-State Fair, I may have to reconsider.

    The Kidster, born Robert James Ritchie, put on a powerhouse 110-minute performance in front of over 10,000 hard-partying fans in the Main Grandstand Chumash Arena, his first appearance ever on the Central Coast.

    The suburban Detroit native has come a long way since his early 1990s start as scrawny, trailer-trash rapping singer/ DJ. But there is probably no other artist who crosses and melds as many pop music genres as Kid Rock: Hip hop, roots and southern rock, acoustic ballads — he’s got it all covered.

    And the show reflected this artistic evolution as Rock went from old “lassics like “Cowboy” to “Lowlife” and his newest good-time anthem, “God Bless Saturday,” both from his latest release “Born Free.”

    A new trend with live performers is mixing verses from popular songs into their original numbers. Rock somehow managed to include “Midnight Rider,” “Cat Scratch Fever,” “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” and even Tupac’s “California Love” in various song renditions during the show.

    Not only did Rock pay homage to these musical influences but he seamlessly transitioned from country-infused ballads to guitar-driven party rock. How many entertainers can play a reflective piano ballad like “Lonely Road of Faith” then charge into a raunchy, hard-rocking “So Hott” and pull it off?

    Read the full review at CalCoastNews.com.

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If someone said I could be any rock star I wanted, I would probably take Sammy Hagar. After attending Wednesday’s Kid Rock concert at the California Mid-State Fair, I may have to reconsider.

The Kidster, born Robert James Ritchie, put on a powerhouse 110-minute performance in front of over 10,000 hard-partying fans in the Main Grandstand Chumash Arena, his first appearance ever on the Central Coast.

The suburban Detroit native has come a long way since his early 1990s start as scrawny, trailer-trash rapping singer/ DJ. But there is probably no other artist who crosses and melds as many pop music genres as Kid Rock: Hip hop, roots and southern rock, acoustic ballads — he’s got it all covered.

And the show reflected this artistic evolution as Rock went from old “lassics like “Cowboy” to “Lowlife” and his newest good-time anthem, “God Bless Saturday,” both from his latest release “Born Free.”

A new trend with live performers is mixing verses from popular songs into their original numbers. Rock somehow managed to include “Midnight Rider,” “Cat Scratch Fever,” “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” and even Tupac’s “California Love” in various song renditions during the show.

Not only did Rock pay homage to these musical influences but he seamlessly transitioned from country-infused ballads to guitar-driven party rock. How many entertainers can play a reflective piano ballad like “Lonely Road of Faith” then charge into a raunchy, hard-rocking “So Hott” and pull it off?

Read the full review at CalCoastNews.com.

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Mz J's picture

Fri, 08/05/2011 - 8:30pm — Mz J
Thank you for a wonderful night! My first concert was awesome and I can't wait until I get to see another! Ya'll were great! That's one birthday gift that will be hard to top!!
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Thu, 08/04/2011 - 11:32am — kidrocket99
Just for the record, Lonely Road of Faith happens to be my theme song just in case anyone cares. Ha,ha,ha.
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Thu, 08/04/2011 - 11:30am — kidrocket99
Aww man I didn't get to hear Lonely Road Of Faith at the show I was at. That sucks! I love that song! That would have been so cool to hear live! I don't recall ever hearing that song live and I've seen Kid Rock in concert about 5 times or more by now.
itsrealnifeelit's picture

Wed, 08/03/2011 - 5:05pm — itsrealnifeelit
the most talented,REAL rock star alive.. period!! peace.
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Wed, 08/03/2011 - 3:29pm — ChippewaPrincess
YA DID IT AGAIN BOBBY!!, as I knew ya would, I still cant believe Paso didnt sell out, oh well I had a great time in at your Birthday Bash in January, and a BLAST here in Paso and am on my way back home to Detroit for the WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE , my first day back is oh yeah Comerica Park, Aug 12th, wish I had tickets for Saturday , but hell "aint no party like a DETROIT party CUZ a DETROIT PARTY dont STOP" I am so geeked , then on the Boat for the " Chillin the Most Cruise 2012" Livin the High Life & I Love it Love it!!
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Wed, 08/03/2011 - 1:03pm — JJ LANE
Kid Rock is amazing. I have been to many concerts over my 41 fkn years... but the 3 KID ROCK concerts I have been to this year... have been undoubtedly the BEST CONCERTS I HAVE EVER ATTENDED! He rocks the stage every time! Keep up the great work Bobby! We love you!
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Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:05am — pbfh36
Just HAVE to say that you are not telling me ANYTHING I don't know already!!! He does it all and anyone who listens to his music knows he has it all covered. He has been paying homage to his idols since he started, even when he was trailor parkin' it. Keep Up the GREAT work Bobby!!!
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Wed, 08/03/2011 - 7:22am — DJLor
He's the Best! Hands down. Love him and all his songs.
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:46pm — Beckxy
Great review.. Lonely Road of Faith.. California Love.. Cali Forn I A.. nice change up to go with on the West Coast
janet_11's picture

Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:08pm — janet_11
yes I agree "He's The Man"!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 9:21pm — lisacoghillky
I also agree, I always liked Kid Rock..... But since seeing his concert in Louisville KY, My friend and I had to head to Riverbend in Cincinnati to see him again. These two were the Best concerts in my 43 years of life. I think like bourbon and wine you get better with age. We are heading next to see him this month (Aug) in INDY at the Verizon Center. *** Can't wait... I have never done this before in my life (seen 3 concerts of the same person within months of each other). But it is the best concert ever... Bobby "KID" is a true performer and the whole crowd gets into it. Hope my seats are as good as the last two.. CANT WAIT!!!!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 6:35pm — shellie read
Every show I've seen of his has been awesome!! He knows how 2 put on a show! great songwriter and singer!!! the guy has it all!!He can do anything he wants and make it a hit!! HE'S THE MAN!!!!
Lora Fickert Rock-Stone -Biggest Fan EVER...dont doubt me's picture

Tue, 08/02/2011 - 4:12pm — Lora Fickert Ro...
@momof3.....u r so lucky. Let me know if u need company back there. Lol
Lora Fickert Rock-Stone -Biggest Fan EVER...dont doubt me's picture

Tue, 08/02/2011 - 4:11pm — Lora Fickert Ro...
If anyone can do it kid rock can!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 3:57pm — D4evr
~ ECHO ~ ;)
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 2:10pm — Tiara
The first time I heard "For the first time in a long time" I turned it cause I thought it was embarassing to hear Kid Rock try and hit notes no man should. About the 3rd time I came to it, I played it and to hear him be so real, and not give an effin thought to what people expect or demand. Just singing from the heart, with words and emotion that I have felt before. It's like he is a guy that once came to a party and was sitting in your living room jammin. And the high pitched singing is sweet to me now. Like the way 1st loves write you songs or sing to you & not be afraid that you will laugh. Kid Rock is never going to be given the credit & admiration he deserves because he is the real deal. I get chickin skin and tear up when I hear him sometimes. That is pure rock n roll, country, gospel, blues, whatever you give him he can sing it. I pretend to be Sheryl all the time, she is a lucky chic!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 1:55pm — SatombaDancer
I had the pleasure of seeing Bobby in Paso Robles & in Mt View CA two days later...he is the TRUE American baddass because he can do all that he does with all the different genres that NOBOBY else today can do! His music demands to be FELT!! His shows ROCK the F'N house to it's core!! His band is right there with him every step of the way and it's a show that shouldn't be missed! I am a fan for life and will be rocking with the K-I-D as long as I am breathing!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:47pm — ANGELIQUE LACRISSA
maaaannnnn i know i just hear him sangin a few hymes oldies maybe a coulpe of new ones hell we all been there im sure he could pull of a jesus song and make ya ass cry for a week thinkin bout things whewww id love to hear it too i just cause he has it him ..seems to me anyways ..what if john cash or elvis wouldve never sang about the gospel ...ohh man thats the beauty of it he can be an angel and a devil at the same time and that is fukin sexy and a gift from god!! i gotta work on not cusssin my grammer serious im feelin all bad about it... imagine a screen fukin wit my consciencious mind on the real tho i luv to put together kick ass parts of songs that go together run through my head when i feel it emotions hard to type to me ///in the mode it flows ..i love reading the reviews thanks for postin
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:32pm — mom2300_2
He does the best live show I ever been to and Im 42 and been to plenty of concerts. He sounds exacly like his cd,,and thats rare. You can tell by watchin him he works hard and makes sure the fans are having a good time...so roll on BOB ! You ROCK buddy !! Big ups to TBT also !!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:27pm — mom2300_2
Extremely talented man...blessed with a gift. Im so excited to see where he ends up. I look forword to a gospel album when he and myself get older :)
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:25pm — ANGELIQUE LACRISSA
aweee he did some tupac fuk yea... doubt he would do that orange beach ahhhhhhhhhhhshit kid rock is back in the muthafukinhouse... that sounds like an awesome set ..i luv it when he sings the most kick asss parts of songs.. but i have musical add .. there are only a few songs i like to hear all the way... but on the flip side there are whole entire cds i love ,, wtf am i talkin bout oh well gooday mates
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:15pm — alissa_2
oK ALITTLE fucked up, yes i'm guitley, fuck can't even spell that yes i'm fucked up...
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:13pm — alissa_2
If someone asked me, Iwould say KID FUCKIN ROCK, hellyes i said it, mean it hell yea, MUCH LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER XOXOXOXOXXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:09pm — greenbud
Is it aug 12 yet? Is it aug 12 yet? reading all the great reviews has me soooo pumped for the show at comerica. He gives every show 100% but i know when he comes back home we get 110% CANT WAIT!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:38am — Laura_11
No one can pull off a show like Kid Rock... I saw him in St. Louis on July 16th... hot as hell he and his band worked their asses off to put on the best show I have ever seen! I have seen some great ones but Kid Rock has taken over the top spot in my all time favorites!! Gotta love Bob Ritchie!!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:34am — Outside The Box
Would of loved to hear "Lonely Road of Faith" on piano-how cool for all those who got to hear!!!
SherZ's picture

Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:32am — SherZ
ROCK ON KR & TBT & CREW!!!
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:26am — wendy rovenstine
Listened to his CD's ALL day before I went to this concert and I will say "THE BEST MOST AWESOME" concert I have ever seen at the FAIR...I lost my voice for 4 days and would do it again in a HEART BEAT!!!!! ROCKED THE HOUSE FOR SURE!!!!! THANK YOU KID ROCK....
Momof3's picture

Tue, 08/02/2011 - 11:24am — Momof3
Won backstage passes from radio station. What a great way to go to my 1st Kid Rock concert. I am so excited!!!!!! Can't wait for Friday to come.
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Tue, 08/02/2011 - 10:52am — Sherry_20
I went to see this concert and he brought the house to it's knees!!!!!! I am heading down to The Cricket in San Diego tonight for round 2! I don't know when he will hit the West coast again and still have not gotten my fill in 15 years litterally listening to him every single day...I am a Kid Rock junkie!!!!!!!

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